The Latest Breaking News from Autism

Tylenol In The Firing Line: RFK Jr. Autism Study Triggers Outrage, Market Rout And Big Pharma Panic

RFK Jr.'s autism study linking Tylenol in pregnancy to disorders sparks Big Pharma panic, political backlash and a fierce debate over corporate power.

International Business Times UK · Sep 6, 2025

RFK Jr. To Link Tylenol Use To Autism: Report

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is preparing to release a report suggesting that the use of a common over-the-counter pain reliever during pregnancy may be tied to a higher risk of autism.

Benzinga · Sep 5, 2025

Fact checking Robert F Kennedy’s statements to Senate on COVID, vaccines

Robert F Kennedy Jr disputed claims by US senators on health policies, COVID-19 vaccines, and antidepressants.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2025

Autistic students say they want schools to focus on their strengths – not their diagnosis

An increasing number of young Australians are autistic. About 4.4% of children aged to 10 to 14 years and 3.4% of older teens have an autism diagnosis.

The Conversation · Sep 3, 2025

Robert Kennedy Jr's $50 Million Autism Data Push Draws More Than 100 Proposals: Report

Researchers have submitted more than 100 proposals to join the Trump administration's $50 million Autism Data Science Initiative, with as many as 25 grants slated for award by late September, according to people familiar with the plans.

Benzinga · Sep 3, 2025

The unique health problems that autistic people face as they age

Menopause, depression and heart disease all hit autistic people differently

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

What we do (and don’t know) about autism and ageing – new research

Autism is often thought of as a childhood condition, but this is far from true. Autism is a lifelong condition – and most autistic people are adults. Yet less than 1% of autism research has focused on older autistic people.

The Conversation · Sep 1, 2025

What is DLD? The little-known disorder as common as autism and dyslexia

Developmental language disorder is considered an invisible condition

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

University funding is shrinking under Trump’s White House. Researchers fear this will propel RFK Jr’s autism conspiracies

Cutting off grants for international collaborators, punishing universities and freezing their money has all created a situation of uncertainty. One researcher tells Eric Garcia ‘makes you feel like you're losing your mind’

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025

Not dyslexia, not autism: what is developmental language disorder, and how do we diagnose it?

An increasing amount of attention is being paid to dyslexia and autism. These neurodevelopmental disorders affect a large number of children, to the point where they have become household names for many families, caregivers and educators. However, there is another disorder that is just as common – if not more…

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2025